Francesca
Americannoun
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Piero della Piero dei Franceschi, c1420–92, Italian painter.
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Also Francisca a female given name, form of Frances.
noun
Example Sentences
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“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, was initially set to debut in 2027.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Every season focuses on one central romance featuring a member of the Bridgerton family - and it's the turn of the reserved and somewhat mysterious Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“We had soft holds on the venues,” says Francesca Zambello, the company’s artistic director.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Francesca and Michaela’s upcoming hero romance has been in motion for some time and promises to grant queerness a front-and-center visibility that was cut short when Benedict ended his romance with Lady Tilley and Paul.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
“Every year, the day after Wishing Day, I swear I’m going to cut that thing down,” Francesca said.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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